Musapur Village - Haripal, Hooghly

Musapur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Khamar Chandi and around 33.8 km from Chinsura. Haripalsahadev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musapur is 325427. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.25 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Musapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Musapur

As per Census 2011, Musapur village has a total population of 2,136 people, consisting of 1,114 males and 1,022 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,436 literate and 700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 249 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Musapur are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,136 1,114 1,022
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 220 107 113
Scheduled Castes (SC) 300 155 145
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 249 123 126
Literate Population 1,436 825 611
Illiterate Population 700 289 411

Nearby Villages of Musapur

Musapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
AbhirampurNorth0.83 km
GoshaSouth-West0.88 km
PanrraSouth-East1.02 km
ChaitanyapurWest1.45 km
PaharpurSouth1.47 km
Dakshin RamchandrapurNorth-East1.57 km
Paschim JoykrishnapurNorth-West1.65 km
Chak ChandinagarNorth-West1.67 km
SantipurNorth2.02 km
GabatiSouth-West2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Musapur

Musapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maliya, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Musapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Musapur is about 33.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Musapur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Musapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musapur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Musapur

Where is Musapur located?

Musapur village is located in Haripal Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Musapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Musapur is Haripalsahadev.

What is the pincode of Musapur?

The pincode of Musapur is 712405.

What is the population of Musapur?

Musapur has a total population of 2,136, including 1,114 males and 1,022 females.

How many households are there in Musapur?

There are 506 households in Musapur.

What is the literacy rate in Musapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musapur is 67.23%. Male literacy is 74.06% and female literacy is 59.78%.